Berries (strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blueberry, currant, cranberry) — is it halal?

Ruling: Mashbuh (doubtful)

Description

Berries — strawberry, raspberry, sour and sweet cherry, bilberry, blueberry, currant, cranberry: fresh, frozen, freeze-dried, purées and juices. The berries themselves are plant-based. Carmine E120 from insects is allowed in jams and juice-based drinks (EAEU) and in red fruit preserves and jams (EU); gelatine, among others, is allowed for juice clarification.

Basis of the ruling

Berries — strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, currants, cranberries — are plant-based. Juices, nectars, purées and concentrates made from them are clarified with gelatin (from animal skin), chitosan (source not named — crustacean shells or fungi)

Names: Ягоды (клубника, малина, вишня, черника, смородина, клюква) · Berries (strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blueberry, currant, cranberry) · توت (فراولة، توت العليق، كرز، توت أزرق، كشمش، توت بري)

Also known as: ягоды, ягода, ягодный, ягодная, ягодное, смесь ягод, клубника, клубничный, клубничное пюре, земляника, малина, вишня, вишнёвый, вишневый, черешня

Category: Foods and ingredients

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